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  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

    To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this […]

    £10 – £15

  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

    To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this […]

    £10 – £45

  • Art Meets Sky: Helm Gallery Brings Bold ‘DISRUPTION’ Exhibition to Branksome’s Roof Terrace

    Rockwater Branksome is hosting an exclusive one-night-only rooftop takeover by Brighton’s Helm Gallery on Wednesday, June 18th.  The evening will showcase thought-provoking prints and original works from over 10 different artists set against the coastal backdrop of Branksome at sunset. This rooftop takeover represents everything Helm Gallery stands for – bringing exceptional art into unexpected […]

  • HMS Heron Band

    Henstridge Church Henstridge

    A spectacular evening of popular music by the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band in the beautiful setting of Henstridge Church. The HMS Heron Band is a concert band whose members are drawn from serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces, plus civilians from the unit and local area. The repertoire includes popular classics, […]

    £15

  • HMS Heron

    Henstridge Church Henstridge

    Enjoy a fabulous evening of popular music by the renowned HMS Heron Band 

    £15

  • ‘Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival 2025’

    Longthorns Farm Longthorns, Wareham

    Mark your calendars for an incredible three days of live music, delicious food, traders and exhibitions including military displays and special guest appearances, all held within the award winning fields […]

  • Creatures of the Night Guided Walk

    Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St. Leonards and St. Ives

    As darkness falls across the heath join the rangers and our experts for an enchanting evening meander to discover the mysterious animals that begin to stir at dusk, including bats, glow worms, owls and nightjars. Meeting outside the Visitor Centre from 8.45pm. Please phone 01425 478082 to book your place.

    £5.50 – £7.50

  • Free Lunchtime Concert

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 21st June between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music for trombone, performed by Kevin Morgan. Kevin is the principal trombonist in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. You can expect an eclectic programme with informative introductions! Admission is free […]

    Free

  • Harmonies of Hope

    St. Peter's Church, Portesham chruch lane, portesham

    One Voice Choir Weymouth are presenting “Harmonies of Hope” at St Peter’s church Portesham on Saturday 21stJune at 7pm.   Tickets are priced at £10 including refreshments (under 16s free).  With […]

    £10.00

  • Photography and Digital Art Exhibition

    The old school Room Winterborne Whitechurch, dorset, United Kingdom

    The Reflections of Nature exhibition will showcase the varied photographic artwork of two talented local artists who take inspiration from the light and energy of the natural world, cycles of […]

    Free

  • MAD About Drama: Basic Stage Combat – A Music & Drama Group Event

    Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join the Music & Drama Group in an exciting morning of Basic Stage Combat, which is part of our ‘About Drama’ series. The workshop will be run by MC Combat and will cover basic stage combat techniques, movement and character. This session will be a physical session and has limited spaces available. Age Restriction 18+

    £10

  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and join us for another great Artisan Makers Market here at the Wimborne Community Centre.  You will find lots of beautiful art and craftwork for sale, handmade by a wide array of local, talented artists and makers.  Why not come to browse and shop and enjoy a tasty treat from our café too.  […]

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